Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Approval was given for the sale of the Norwegian telecommunications giant Telenor Group’s Myanmar operations to the Lebanese M1 Group on Tuesday, 15 March, according to the Myanmar-now.org article published …
Norwegian telecom giant in Myanmar sees 80% go to military-linked conglomerate Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia have strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden last week. Riots broke out in the country after the Quran was burned on 14 and …
Malaysia and Indonesia condemn burning of Quran in Sweden Read More
The largest Danish gas exploration field, Tyra, is now waiting mainly for the processing platform currently under construction at the McDermott shipyard in Batam, Indonesia off the coast of Singapore. …
Danish Tyra II gas site waiting for module from Indonesia Read More
Finnish police are still investigating the suspected exploitation of Vietnamese greenhouse workers in Närpes. But it can be difficult to get to the bottom of everything as the victims do …
Finnish police struggle to investigate mass exploitation when the Vietnamese victims stay silent Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is delivering their special SwedCare Member Gift to all members and individual pass holders in the form of a mindful morning titled “SwedCare: …
Sign up for SwedCare: Lockdown Mood Booster Read More
The Finnish construction specialist Peikko Group Corporation has signed an agreement with Chinese structural design company Shanghai Shucko Construction Technology Co., Ltd. to become a majority stakeholder of the company …
Finnish Peikko to become majority shareholder of Chinese structural design company Shucko Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center (NCC) in Singapore is organizing a concert on 24 April in support of the war victims of Ukraine. NBAS is a co-host and partner of the …
NCC and NBAS partners in a fundraising concert for Ukraine in Singapore Read More
A delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi recently participated in the workshop on “Lessons Learned from Pilot Projects Working with Women Informal Waste Workers in Viet Nam.” The workshop …
Norway participated in workshop on waste management in Vietnam Read More
Malaysian citizens who have completed primary vaccinations with Sinovac can now receive an additional dose of Pfizer, which allows them to travel to Denmark, Iceland Norway and Sweden and other …
Additional Pfizer dose for Malaysian travellers to Scandinavian countries Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is reaching out to its members in Shanghai, many of whom have been locked down for over a month while China is …
Danes locked down in Shanghai as China battles Covid Read More
During the years after the relationship between Norway and China suffered when the Nobel Peace Prize was being award to a critic of China in 2010, Norwegian salmon exporters served …
Norwegian salmon sold to China through Vietnam Read More
A Norwegian citizen has died in Laos, writes the Norwegian daily Dagbladet with reference to a confirmation by the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Dagbladet quotes Ragnhild Simenstad of the …
Norwegian in Laos has died Read More
To discuss the ongoing peace-building process in the Bangsamoro region, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg recently met with BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila notes …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen, together with Minister Counselor for Food and Agriculture, Hanne Larsen, were invited to participate in a public hearing for Embassies hosted …
Danish delegation participated in public hearing for Embassies in Indonesia Read More
The head of Chinese electric car maker Xpeng believes that the closure of Shanghai could have major consequences. Norwegian importers are however not worried, E24 writes. Last week, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng …
Xpeng fears production may come to a full stop in May – Norwegian importers not worried Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to their upcoming webinar titled “Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges” on 20 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: Due …
Briefing about Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila is inviting the Finnish Business Community to participate in the webinar ‘NOW (New Opportunities Waiting) in Davao City: Investment Opportunities for Finnish Businesses’ on …
Learn more about new opportunities waiting in Davao City for the Finnish Business Community Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg visited the NGO Islamic Relief in Cotabato City to discuss the projects funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). …
Ambassador Thunborg and NGO Islamic Relief discussed SIDA funded projects in Cotabato City Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to join the second webinar out of a series of four webinars in 2022, where you will get a chance to meet the …
DABAs ‘Meet the Chambers’ continues with Indonesia & Cambodia Read More
This week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen visited the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province Bandung to meet with West Java Governor, Ridwan Kamil. According to the Embassy of …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen visited Bandung to meet with West Java Governor Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will be the first-ever Chamber of Commerce to launch operations in the Metaverse, according to this news release. “We were the first foreign …
SwedCham to open first-ever Chamber of Commerce in the Metaverse Read More
A 12-member Swedish parliamentary delegation recently embarked on a five-day visit to Taiwan to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. The Swedish delegation met with President Tsai Ing-wen, Premier …
Swedish delegation proposes new name for Trade Office in Taipei Read More
On Saturday the 9th, Hua Hin was busy again with the Princess Pa’s Polo tournament taking place. It’s now 3 years since the last time polo was played on the …
Princess Pa’s Cup back in Hua Hin after 3 years absence. Read More
On Friday 6 May, Norwegian citizens with passports that are about to expire, have expired, or are full will have the opportunity to renew them in Cambodia as the Norwegian Embassy …
Opportunity to renew passport for Norwegians in Phnom Penh Read More
On 13 April, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, UNDP, and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under MONRE jointly organized the official launch …
Official launching of Stockholm+50 National Consultations in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish company Zinzino has announced the launch of its business in Singapore as a strategic next step in the company’s global expansion plan. Zinzino is a direct sales company …
Zinzino announces the launch of Singapore as next step in their global expansion Read More
If you watch the movie “Fantastic Creatures 3: Dumbledore’s Secrets” at the cinema in China, you will miss a very special scene between Danish Mads Mikkelsen and American actor Jude …
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen censored in China: Gay scenes removed Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Manufacturing in China – Best Practices for Handling Uncertainty and Shaping the Future Footprint” on 20 …
Learn more about manufacturing in China Read More
Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) promotes participation and empowerment of local women through ‘Women Saving Groups’ in villages in Southern Shan State in Myanmar. In a recent statement, the Embassy …
Denmark supports MIID in empowering women of the rural communities in Myanmar Read More
On 3 April, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam Country Director Jan Erik Støa attended an event to celebrate the International Mine Awareness Day held by Quang Tri Provincial Mine Action …
NPA Vietnam Country Director attended event in celebration of International Mine Awareness Day Read More
It’s been over ten days since a resident of Danish Cathrine Mosegaard Hansen’s apartment complex tested positive for covid-19. That is why she is now locked up inside her apartment …
Danish woman in lockdown in Shanghai – The front gate is locked Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their upcoming event titled “Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs and more” on 26 April. More about the event, …
Join the Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs, and more Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia visited Riau Islands to continue the discussion on how Denmark can support the green transition and sustainable waste management in the province as part …
Denmark visited Seven Clean Seas on Riau Islands to discuss green transition Read More
On 1 April, a delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi led by Ambassador Keijo Norvanto visited the Vietnam National University of Forestry, the Embassy informs. Ambassador Norvanto is the …
Finland fosters collaboration in forestry in Vietnam Read More
A voter from the Philippines who is registered in Sweden recently received two ballots for the overseas election from the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm. Reporting on the case, …
Embassy admits ‘human error’ after Filipino voters in Sweden receive 2 ballots Read More
Last week, national staff from the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon joined the field monitoring visit of the UN-led LIFT project in Rakhine State and met different project partners and beneficiaries. …
Norway participated in field monitoring visit of the UN-lead LIFT project in Rakhine State Read More
For World Health Day on 7 April, the Embassy of Denmark in China published the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s campaign song “What the Fuck is a Legume” with Chinese subtitles. The …
Music video promotes sustainable diet and culinary exchange between Denmark and China Read More
On April 7, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai hosted a reception for Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto. During the reception, Chairman Phan …
Finland and Ho Chi Minh City step up cooperation Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation” on April 27. More about the webinar, DBAS writes: At …
DBAS webinar: Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation Read More
Chinese authorities are currently fighting a new wave of infections and in Shanghai, that means an introduction of the strictest lockdowns since the virus first broke out in Wuhan. The …
Employees at Danish company’s factory in Shanghai went into isolation to keep production going Read More
The Johan Castberg FPSO vessel Bømlafjorden arrived on 8 April in Norway. The vessel was built in Singapore by Sembcorp Marine and the arrival in Norway happened approximately two years …
Equinor’s Johan Castberg FPSO arrives in Norway from Singapore Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bjørn Jahnsen recently met with the heads of Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), and the Ministry …
Norway discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
In the summer of 2021, Telenor and Axiata signed an agreement to merge their mobile operations Digi and Celcom in Malaysia into a new company called Celcom Digi Berhad with, …
Telenor’s giant merger in Malaysia under the microscope Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Navigating SME Support and Funding Opportunities in Hong Kong’ on 14 April. More about the …
Learn more about navigating SME support and funding opportunities in Hong Kong Read More
Last week, Danish Princess Marie visited Cambodia to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of DanChurchAid, which she is a protector of. The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, which also covers Cambodia shares …
Danish Princess Marie celebrated DanChurchAid’s 100 anniversary in Cambodia Read More
Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) recently visited the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh to present a civil society report on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) …
RoCK presented civil society´s report at the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh Read More
The Swedish furniture maker IKEA has opened its 6th store in Indonesia, at Jakarta’s Mall Taman Anggrek. Sweden’s Ambassador to Indonesia Marina Berg and Chief Development Officer Mulia Property Development …
IKEA opens 6th Store in Indonesia Read More
During a recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the Nordic Day Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto also visited KONE Academy, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi shares. …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto visited KONE Academy in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The DCCC and partners invite to their upcoming webinar covering an overview of the recent IP-related legal developments in China on 12 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: On …
DCCC and partner’s webinar: Overview of the recent IP-related legal developments in China Read More
In the monthly DCCC, the Danish Chamber of Commerce China brings an update from the Danish Mission in China. The update reads: SME support for Danish companies in China The …
April updates from Danish Mission in China Read More